Czech Republic: “Inclusion of Roma should be a political priority”

“Deeply-rooted anti-Gypsyism and hate crimes as well as continued segregation in education and housing are the main obstacles to inclusion that Roma face in the Czech Republic.

“The authorities should strengthen their efforts to eradicate these problems and implement inclusive policies.”

The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg, expressed this view in publishing today a report based on his visit to the Czech Republic on 17-19 November 2010.

Read the Commissioner for Human Rights’ report